S2 Ep1942: ECKERD COLLEGE NEWS Maddie Merrick Animal Research Series: Sarah Nadler

In this episode of Eckerd College News, WECX's Maddie Merrick continues her interview series with Eckerd's Animal Research professors, talking with Sarah Grace Nadler ’10 Visiting Assistant Professor of Animal Studies and Psychology.
Degrees  B.S. Psychology, Eckerd College, 2010  M.Ed. Counselor Education, University of Florida, 2015 Ed.S. Mental Health Counseling, University of Florida, 2015 Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida, 2017
An alumna of Eckerd College, Sarah is thrilled to be returning “home” as a professor to teach courses including Animal-Assisted Interventions, Introduction to Animal Studies, and Introduction to Psychology. In addition to teaching, Sarah has a private psychotherapy and consulting practice in Downtown St. Pete where she offers Animal-Assisted and Adventure-Based interventions for individuals and couples seeking their best lives. Additionally, she has enjoyed bringing the art and science of both Animal-Assisted and Adventure-Based interventions through custom intensive trainings to progressive educational and clinical organizations across the country. On her own journey to becoming an Animal-Assisted Therapist, Sarah led and participated in research studies exploring the individual differences of dogs, dolphins, lemurs, and sea lions, and learned through experience in equine-assisted and dolphin-assisted therapeutic programs. Fun facts: eager to see more opportunities for animal studies at Eckerd, Sarah worked with Dr. Highfill to establish the EC Comparative Psych Lab before graduating in 2010, and Sarah’s therapy partner “Comrade” was the first ever canine to be trained and observed for a study at Eckerd!
YOUR HOST Madeline Merrick is a dedicated student at Eckerd College, pursuing studies in Animal Studies, Psychology, and Music. She is known across campus for bringing consistently positive energy to every corner of Eckerd College and to all aspects of her life. As a leader within WECX, the college’s student-run radio station, Madeline manages station scheduling, supports major campus events, and hosts weekly live broadcasts, which demonstrates strong communication, organization, and creative skills. In addition to her work at WECX, Madeline serves as an Eckerd College Ambassador, where she guides prospective students and families through campus tours with professionalism, warmth, and a genuine passion for the institution. Her experience also includes roles in childcare, education, and marine science programming, reflecting her commitment to supporting young learners and creating meaningful, engaging experiences. Across her academic and professional pursuits, Madeline is recognized for her reliability, her enthusiasm, and her ability to make a positive impact in every environment she joins!

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